6.15 Three continuous foundations are shown in Figure P6.15. For each of them, what values would you use for their eccentricity and inclination in the bearing capacity calculations? 500 kN/m 50 kN·m/m 600 kN/m 500 mm GL 300 mm 30 mm 500 mnm 2000 mm 1500 mm 600 kN/m 80 kN m/m 50 kN/m → 0.5 m GL 0.5 m 1.0 m 0.5 m1.0 m FIGURE P6.15

6.15 Three continuous foundations are shown in Figure P6.15. For each of them, what values would you use for their eccentricity and inclination in the bearing capacity calculations? 500 kN/m 50 kN·m/m 600 kN/m 500 mm GL 300 mm 30 mm 500 mnm 2000 mm 1500 mm 600 kN/m 80 kN m/m 50 kN/m → 0.5 m GL 0.5 m 1.0 m 0.5 m1.0 m FIGURE P6.15

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6.15
Three continuous foundations are shown in Figure P6.15.
For each of them, what values would you use for their
eccentricity and inclination in the bearing capacity
calculations?
500 kN/m
50 kN·m/m
600 kN/m
500 mm
GL
300 mm
30 mm 500 mnm
2000 mm
1500 mm
600 kN/m
80 kN m/m
50 kN/m →
0.5 m
GL
0.5 m
1.0 m
0.5 m1.0 m
FIGURE P6.15

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